Go Arby's!

From Media Matters:

As part of the continuing exodus of advertisers from The Rush Limbaugh Show, Arby's and Proactiv both confirmed they will no longer run ads during Rush Limbaugh's show. Ads from both advertisers recently started running during Limbaugh's program.

While Arby's noted that they "do not buy ads on national radio programs," the company confirmed on Twitter that its ads would no longer run during Limbaugh's show, advising that it is taking "the necessary steps to discontinue advertising during this show".

And, as JMG notes, the Wingnuts are NOT happy...

Downton Arby's

Two of my favorite things: Arby's and Downton Abbey. Thanks to DustBunnies Kelly and Ron for sending this in...

Looks Like I'm Not The Only Fan Of Arby's

Longtime DustBunnies know that my favorite fine-dining experience is, and will always be, Arby's. But I may have to reassess my feelings toward Roast Beef Heaven, because Rick 'Don't Google Me' Santorum is also a fan of of my fave Roast Bistro! Quelle horreur!!!

This, apparently, is an old story - but it's new to me. Back in 2008, Santorum (ewwww) came (ewwww) under scrutiny for using his political action committee to pay his daily living expenses...

The PAC has paid for hundreds of meals over a five-year period. Some of those were at expensive, upscale restaurants like the Capital Grille restaurants in Philadelphia and in Washington, D.C. But what jumps out from the PAC's thousands of pages of reports are all the small meals. 

Arby's, the fast-food chain specializing in roast-beef sandwiches, has been a particular favorite. Eleven Arby's meals, totaling $118.25, were charged to the PAC -- eight of them in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, a small town on U.S. 15 south of Harrisburg.

I'VE BEEN TO THAT ARBY'S!!! OMG - I feel unclean ... must gargle some Purell...

This Is Incorrect

Actually a cookie

Everyone knows that the only thing Unicorns poop is glitter and delicious Arby's curly fries...

Greetings From Central Pennsylvania

Last night's dinner

Having a lovely visit with family here in Pennsyltucky - but there's ALWAYS time for "Good Mood Food".

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In This Case, I Support The Death Penalty

Do they still allow 'Death by Stoning'???...

JOHNSON CITY, TN - Two women from Erwin (TN) were charged Tuesday with stealing $1,200 worth of art work from a Johnson City Arby’s restaurant. 

According to Johnson City police, Connie L. Sumlin, 45, and Gail Trula Johnson, 58, were accused of stealing art from the lobby area of Arby’s on Sept. 3. 

On Sept. 7, police said an Arby’s manager notified police that two women, who were later identified as Sumlin and Johnson, were caught on the store’s surveillance camera stealing both a picture of pears in a wooden frame and a piece of metal wall art that had recently been purchased during remodeling of the restaurant. Full Story: Johnson City Press

A few thoughts:

• I TOLD YOU Arby's was a fancy restaurant! $1200 for only TWO pieces of artwork?!? FANCY!!!
• I'm no CSI, but the PoPo needs to swing by the Johnson City Walgreens to check for any recent PEROXIDE heists. It certainly looks like a possibility.
• I am available to testify at the trial, if necessary. However, my emotional testimony would probably consists of nothing but frantic screams of "OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!!!". Unless, of course, the Arby's people bring lunch - in which case my muffled cries will sound more like "MOPPP WERRTTHHHRRR HEAAZZZ"!!!!
• That "piece of metal wall art' better not have been the Great Service Bell! If so, these two heifers should get the death penalty and THEN get waterboarded.

Thanks to my dear Sis - Tugboat - for letting me know about this heinous crime!!

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Arby's Space Is Now A Tacky Pink Store

The landmarked Gage & Tollner restaurant space - which was, briefly, a delicious Arby's - is now a hot-pink jewelry store called "Ladies and Gents" (above). Which, based on the picture, looks a lot like Claire's - only pinker and not nearly as classy.

Sigh...

My Life Is Now Complete

Those purveyors of delicious roast beef over at Arby's are FINALLY following me on Twitter! But what in the curlyfried hell took them so long??? (I ain't mad tho)

Arby's Sold; Maddie Auditions

Wendy's sold the delicious Arby's restaurant chain this week to Roark Capital Group, which also owns Carvel Ice Cream, Cinnabon, Auntie Anne's, Moe's Southwest Grill. Dear Roark Capital: I volunteer to be the Official Taste Tester of a new Arby's Roast Beef sandwich served on an Auntie Anne's Pretzel Roll. Let's make that happen.

Anywhore (and I do mean WHORE), the Mistress Maddie seized this opportunity and did a drunken audition to be the new Arby's Spokesmodel over the weekend. Arby's declined, but after seeing the picture below, Milk of Magnesia signed her to a 7-figure deal.

Should I Take One Last Trip To Arby's ?

I really shouldn't be worrying about all of THIS, since the rapture/judgment day/end times is scheduled for this Saturday. Does anyone know what time Jeebus is scheduled to return and collect his peeps?? I'd like to be sitting at the Arby's in Middle Village, Queens when I get left behind. Some delicious roast beef might help ease the pain of eternal damnation.

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A Rare Trip To Nirvana

I had a HELLUVA hectic week, so yesterday after work I took the M train to the very last stop, Metropolitan Ave/Middle Village. And after a short walk (past a huge cemetery - CREEPY), I came upon my "happy place"...

Oh yeeeeeaaaaaaaahhhhh ... delicious roast beef and curly fries. Just what the doctor ordered told me to avoid:

Not Pictured: My (rather large) "To Go" bag

Speaking of "going", the trip home to my apartment took almost an hour (25 subway stops!) - but it was SO worth it.

And I even haz sum leftoverz 4 NOMing on Caturday!

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Pepe Le Pew Trying To Sweet Talk His Way Into Arby's !

According to the New York Daily News, Middle Village, Queens - the only NYC neighborhood with a subway-accessible Arby's - is being overrun by Skunks! Sacré bleu!

Warning To Mr. Pepe Le Pew: If you even THINK about getting anywhere near that delicious Arby's roast beef, I will hunt you down, catch you, and make a lovely (albeit malodorous) scarf out of you. Your seductive French charms will be of no help if I catch you with even ONE curly fry in that fancy European mouth of yours.

Besides ... there's a Burger King across the street. Go have a Whopper with Cheese if you need a fast food fix. But leave my beloved Arby's alone.

My New Prized Possession

A fortune-telling Arby's Oven Mitt toy!!! Isn't he adorable?!?

Up until a couple weeks ago, I had never purchased anything on Ebay. My philosophy, especially since I moved to Queens almost a year ago, has been "I do not need any more junk". Besides, my mother does enough buying on Ebay for the both of us.

However, while searching for a picture of the Arby's Oven Mitt mascot for a blog post, I came across this little plastic toy. It was being offered on Ebay for a whopping 99 cents (plus $1.95 shipping and handling) - so I bid on it and got it for the 99 cent asking price!!

It is just the cutest thing. You ask a question, press down on the little guy's "thumb", and a wheel inside of him spins. When you release the thumb, the "answer" to your question appears in his "mouth". It's exactly like those Magic 8 Balls from back in the day...

Apparently the little guy is part of a set of 4 Arby's toys from 2003 - which are currently being offered on Ebay (check them out HERE). But I've resisted - after all, I DO NOT NEED MORE JUNK. Even roast beef-related junk from my favorite dining establishment.

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Anyone Got A Few Hundred Million Dollars They Could Loan Me ??

Apparently this news is a few weeks old, but Wendy's/Arby's is looking to sell off their less-profitable Arby's division. What the corporate geniuses don't realize is that Arby's would be EXTREMELY profitable if they would simply put one near my job and another near my apartment. BOOM - instant profitability.

Anywhore, if anyone has a few hundred million dollars they can part with, feel free to click on the DONATE button on the right sidebar of this blog. I'm sure the IRS would have no problems with me receiving a sum containing 7 or 8 zeros via PayPal. And when I buy Arby's, I'll put up a pretty plaque in your honor, right under the Satisfaction Bell.

In other Arby's news - I found out that Arby's held a launch event/tasting for their new Angus Three Cheese and Bacon sandwich (below) here in NYC yesterday, and I WAS NOT INVITED. Not a week goes by that I don't mention my favorite fast food joint  restaurant  DINING EXPERIENCE, and yet I'm not on the Arby's VIP Press List?!? That really hurts.

And don't think I won't remember this when I own the company. When it comes to delicious Roast Beef, I NEVER forget...

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A Glimpse Of Paradise Lost - Via HBO

Gothamist reports that HBO is currently filming scenes for Boardwalk Empire in Brooklyn's landmarked, gaslamp-lit old Gage & Tollner restaurant. Although Gage & Tollner was open for over 100 years (it closed in 2004), the Fulton Street space is better known throughout the DustBunnyNation as the home of a short-lived but fabulous Arby's. I wonder if it still has that delicious aroma of roast beef and curly fries?

Yesterday's Lunch: Roast Beast

Yesterday I channeled my inner Cindy Lou Who and had delicious 'Roast Beast' for lunch.

Not White Meat - But Still Delicious

This was my dinner last night - and it was FREE - thanks to the Arby's Gift Cards I got for my birfday back in August.

And, in case you're wondering, there's DIET Dr. Pepper in the cup, 'cause that's how I roll. Ya know - I'm all about nutrition and moderation and shizz ...

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Thanksgiving Treats: Cherpumple vs. Turkey Cake

You might want to pop a Zantac or two before reading this. I'm warning you...

Over the weekend, Gothamist did a post about the Cherpumple (above) - the "Turducken of desserts" - a three-layer cake (yellow, spice, white) with a pie baked inside of each layer (cherry, pumpkin, apple). I'm sorry, but "Cherpumple" sounds like the blemishes Cher gets on her (extremely taught) forehead after eating greasy food.

Not to be outdone, The Daily What upped the Thanksgiving "dessert" ante with the Thanksgiving Turkey Cake (above). This "cake" consists of layers of ground turkey, sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce coated with more mashed potatoes, a layer of sweet potatoes, and a cup-and-a-half of mini-marshmallows. Gravy optional.

Question: would any of you try either of these? I would probably prefer the Turkey "cake" over Cher's Pimple since it has stuffing and stuffing is made of awesome. However, I'm going to wait for Arby's to come up with a Thanksgiving Roast Beef Pie with Curly Fry crust and Horsey Sauce whipped cream.

Hungry Bunny Haz A Sad ...

Thanks to DustBunny William for sending in this TRAGIC picture of a vacant Arby's (which I then 'tweaked' a little).

I need the Bunny Nation to ask themselves this question every morning: "What will I do to help keep Arby's in business today?". Because, seriously, if Arby's goes under - I just won't be able to take it.

DON'T MAKE CUTE BUNNIES (and a certain blogger) CRY - SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARBY'S!

Isaiah Mustafa Could Sell Ice To Eskimos

Old Spice guy-on-a-horse Isaiah Mustafa is now promoting Windows Phone 7 in Australia. Now if Isaiah would just do some Arby's ads (AKA "Gorgeous Beef promoting Gorgeous Beef"), my life would be complete....